Looking to buy a hot hatch? Renault Australia has just introduced the new Clio R.S., showcasing a freshened up design, revised suspension, and some new options and interior features. Initially revealed back in July last year, the 2018 Clio R.S. is distinguished by the R.S. Vision LED lights with chequered […]
Brett Davis
Brett is the editor and founder of PerformanceDrive. He's obsessed with driving, having played with Matchbox cars until he was tall enough to drive a real one. After initially working as a mechanic, Brett earned a degree in journalism and entered media as an editorial assistant at Top Gear Australia magazine. He then worked at CarAdvice. His dream is to live next door to the Nurburgring in Germany.
2018 Nissan LEAF spotted during promo shoot, design revealed
The next-gen, 2018 Nissan LEAF has been spotted during what looks to be an official photo shoot or promo video just ahead of its debut early in September. This is the first time the new design has been revealed. Nissan is set to reset the goalposts with the next LEAF, […]
BMW roadster concept confirmed for Pebble Beach, previews ‘Z5’
BMW is planning to unveil the concept version of its next-gen roadster soon, dubbed the Z5. And to get the juices flowing BMW has released a little sneak preview. The debut will take place at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event, which is usually home to a number of […]
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S Black Edition purrs onto the scene
Another Black Edition has been launched by Bentley, and this time it’s the Flying Spur V8 S’s turn at the sinister street style. Bentley says the Black Edition is for customers seeking a more “dynamic” aesthetic. We’re not sure dynamic is the right word – mischievous, perhaps? It showcases, you […]
Subaru Levorg shows its tuning side with Rowen kit
Subaru may have lost some fans when it named its new WRX wagon the Levorg. But it shouldn’t stop the overall appeal of the model. If it does, you can always turn to tuners. Tuning company Rowen has just come up with a kit that might tickle your fancy. The […]
Mazda BT-50 XTR & GT debut new 8.0in touch-screen
To help the Mazda BT-50 cut a bigger slice of the ever-growing dual-cab-ute cake, Mazda Australia is introducing a much-needed technology update for some variants. Mazda Australia teamed up with Alpine Electronics to come up with a new touch-screen media interface for the dash of certain BT-50 models. Up until […]
2017 BMW 1 Series LCI on sale in Australia, M140i cut to $59,990
The 2017 BMW 1 Series LCI update has arrived in Australia, with the flagship M140i receiving a very attractive price cut. The update is likely to be the last before the all-new model arrives. Initially revealed in May this year, the 1 Series LCI update brings in a range of […]
2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII unveiled
After a length teaser campaign Rolls-Royce has now unveiled the all-new Phantom VIII, perpetuating the heritage of the world’s most luxurious nameplate in the auto business. It looks like Rolls-Royce developers were a bit lazy when coming up with the design, as it looks very similar to the outgoing model. […]